Page 10 - Jupiter West - March '23

Page 10, Jupiter West
Dan Bi From Ontario, Canada,

Wins Best Of Show At 2023 ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival

The 2023 ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by Hanley up on Sunday, Feb. 19, in Palm Beach Gardens. Ranked as
Foundation and produced by the Palm Beach North Chamber one of the Top 10 art shows in the United States, ArtiGras
of Commerce is proud to announce Dan Bi from Ontario, showcases a unique juried exhibition of nearly 300 fine artists
Canada, has won Best of Show for his mixed media work from all over the country.
with fine paper cuttings. A portion of the proceeds from ArtiGras goes to support
“I’m so surprised and very glad,” said Bi about winning art education in schools throughout Palm Beach County. For
Best of Show at the 2023 ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival. This additional information on ArtiGras visit www.artigras.org.
is the third time Bi has been selected to show at ArtiGras. About Hanley Foundation
He won first place in mixed media at last year’s festival. Hanley Foundation combats substance use disorders
“I’m glad I came back to show this year, and will definitely within our communities by raising awareness and providing
return next year.” education through quality substance use prevention
The winners were selected by three judges who scored Best Of Show Winner Dan Bi with his Best Of Show Trophy programming in schools and communities in Palm Beach
each artist and awarded a Best of Show and a first-place and 21 other counties within Florida. Hanley Foundation
winner in each of the 12 categories. The judges also awarded Michael Chen - Photography - New York, N.Y. is dedicated to working alongside community partners to
11 Judges Awards. Gary Traczyk - Sculpture - Palmetto Bay, Fla. promote healthy lifestyles and to positively influence attitudes,
The following is a list of the artists who placed first in each Derrick Crossland - Wood - Islamorada, Fla. norms, and values by empowering individuals and families
category and the Judges Awards: Judges Awards while helping supply need-based treatment scholarships to
Best Of Show Janvier Ngamije - Fiber Nonwearable - Lewisville, Texas individuals with demonstrated needs in Palm Beach County.
Dan Bi - Mixed Media - Markhan, Ontario, Canada Nolan Prohaska - Glass - Somerset, Wis. About Palm Beach North Chamber Of Commerce
First Place Awards Michael Alexander - Jewelry - New York, N.Y. The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is one
Don McWhorter - Ceramics - Carrollton, Ga. Antoni Kozlowski - Jewelry - Shelby Township, Mich. of the largest and most active business organizations
Sondra Wampler - Digital Art - Santa Fe, N.M. Diane Seeman - Mixed Media - Cincinnati, Ohio in Southeast Florida. Serving businesses in the 10
Melissa Helene Bossenbroek - Drawing and Printmaking - Yu Zhou - Painting - Winter Garden, Fla. municipalities that make up Palm Beach North, the chamber
Silver Cliff, Wis. Arlet Gomez - Painting - Greenacres, Fla. fosters a partnership of private, public, educational and
Jean Yao-Fiber Nonwearable - Fort Lauderdale, Fla. JD Dennison - Photography - Troy, Mich. civic organizations working together to ensure Palm Beach
Shekina Rudoy - Fiber Wearable - Princeton, N.J. Eric Shupe - Sculpture - Hampton, Fla. North is Florida’s “Prosperity Coast.” The chamber’s four
Christopher Jeffries - Glass - Long Beach, Calif. Greg Thomas-Moore - Wood - Deltona, Fla. strategic imperatives are: a prosperous economy, high
Don and Serena David - Jewelry - Palm Coast, Fla. Magali Cereghino-Groves - Wood - Orlando, Fla. quality of life for all residents, a smart and connected
Stephanie Lavender - Mixed Media - Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Celebrating 38 years in Palm Beach County, the ArtiGras region, and regional leadership. For more information
William Kwamena-Poh - Painting - Savannah, Ga. Fine Arts Festival presented by Hanley Foundation wrapped visit: www.pbnchamber.com.
2023 Jupiter Seafood Festival At Carlin Park

Report and Photos by Everyone enjoyed the music like the international touring
Penny Sheltz reggae artist Badfish A Tribute to Sublime with Kash’d Out
Residents and guests and local favorite Bryce Allyn Band, on Saturday and Sunday
enjoyed this family- music was headlined by Rogue Theory.
friendly event Feb. 18
and 19 with plenty of
seafood, music, and fun
for the whole family.
Kids 12 and under
were free. Admission
was $10 a ticket. There
was V.I.P. for two hours
of open bar 5 to 7 p.m. Quite a variety of food
Saturday or 3 to 5 p.m. Vendors give prizes Lobster, crawfish, shrimp scampi, fish and chips, fried
on Sunday. calamari, and more

Lots of fun for the kids Everyone enjoyed the music. Lots of art
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